Cheap flights from London to Budapest

November is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar runs from September through August, so you can compare the whole year before you commit. Late autumn and the quieter weeks after the New Year sit below the summer peak, when demand from both cities is at its height. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and fares climb around UK school holidays and the festive season. If your dates are flexible, start with November and work outwards from there.

Most of the carriers on this route are low-cost: Ryanair, Wizz Air and its UK and Malta arms, easyJet and Jet2 all sell seats on the London to Budapest run, alongside TUI Airways, Vueling Airlines and Norwegian International. The route is flown non-stop, so you are choosing between timetables and cabins rather than between one stop and none. On a low-cost ticket the fare usually covers your seat and a small cabin bag, with checked luggage, seat choice and food added at booking, while holiday-style carriers bundle more into the price. Read the fare rules for the airline you pick, because what is included varies more than the headline fare suggests.

Budapest's airport is Ferihegy, and it lies outside the city centre, so treat the transfer as part of the journey. Buses link the terminal with town, taxis and pre-booked transfers are the other usual options, and the ride in can take a while when traffic is heavy. Coming back, leave room for the trip out and check your airline's check-in times rather than guessing. If you land late in the evening, sort your transfer before you fly instead of deciding at the kerb.

Currency

HUF (Ft)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Hungarian

Emergency number

112, 104, 105

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.hu

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Budapest

1.7 M (2026)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Budapest)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from, since the city's airports are spread across the region and getting between them is a journey in itself.
• On a low-cost ticket, confirm what the fare covers for cabin and checked bags before you pay.
• If your connection is sold as separate tickets, leave a generous gap and know what happens if the first flight is late.
• Carry a valid passport for Hungary and check the entry rules that apply to your passport.
• Look at the price calendar for the whole year, because November is the cheapest month and summer costs more.
• Arrange your transfer from Ferihegy before you land if you arrive at night.